About
It’s not the years that define us, but the stories we create along the way.
For the first time, we've
made these stories
available in one place.
Groundbreakers collects and preserves the history of our community.
Charting the evolution of the Oquirrhs and the Kennecott mine at its heart.
And as you add your own stories, the site will become even more valuable.We hope you enjoy unearthing the riches of our past, and the pride that will live on, long into our future.
January 1, 1911
Haulage Trucks
Haul trucks, which replaced animal-drawn carts and grew in number and capacity over the years.
April 22, 2024
Bingham Garfield Railway - Connecting Copper and Community
Discover how the Bingham-Garfield Railway, pivotal in Utah's mining history, linked Bingham Canyon's copper mines to Garfield's smelter.
The 1912 Strike in Bingham Canyon
The 1912 Strike in Bingham Canyon, Utah was comprised almost entirely of immigrant workers, many of them Greek. Violence erupted on several occasions between guards and strikers.
About Rio Tinto Kennecott
Kennecott marked its 120th year in 2023 since operations began. From 1903 to today, Kennecott’s copper has helped to power Utah, and it continues to provide the materials the world needs.
The Kennecott mine, an iconic landmark in the Salt Lake Valley, became a part of the Rio Tinto group in 1989.
